EVOLVE Business and Professional Magazine February 2019

CHAMBER STAFF Nancy Keefer, CCE • President / CEO Janet Kersey, CDME, CFEE • Executive Vice President / COO Jim Cameron • Senior Vice President, Government Relations Cathy Benedict • Administrative Specialist Bob Elkin • CFO Consultant Jami Gallegos • Membership Director Kerry Karl • Executive Director of VCARD Ken Phelps • Events Director Jennifer Pipes • Database & Administrative Specialist Nichole Sprague • Business Manager Tiffany Moen • Receptionist EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Randy Dye •Chairman / Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Fiat Bob Lloyd • Chair-Elect / Brown & Brown, Inc. Skip Lilly • Immediate Past Chair / Vision H.R., Inc. Leonard Marinaccio, III • Treasurer / Bomar Construction, Inc. Kelly Parsons Kwiatek • Legal Counsel / Cobb Cole Bob Williams • Economic Development Chair / Halifax Health Frank Molnar • Community Development Chair / M Group Bart Leek • Government Relations Chair / DBL Surety LLC Nellie Kargar • Special Events Chair / ICI Homes Rodney Cruise • Small Business Chair / Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Kelly Ferguson • Marketing Chair / Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Mike Mitchener • Membership Chair / Sam’s Club William Landreth • Centennial Chair / BBT 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shawn Abbatessa • The Arc of Volusia Maia Albrecht • Shuffield Lowman John Anthony • JTA Financial Services, Inc. Tina Barnes-Budd • Ladies Professional Golf Association Sead Besic • Wells Fargo Bank, NA Mr. Jim Carnall • Command Medical Products, Inc. Owen Chittenden • VYPG Chair / The Shores Resort & Spa Ms. Margaret Conn • TD Bank Cheryl Coxwell • International Speedway Corp. Rodney Cruise • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Mr. Charlie Van Derven • Social Advisors Bob Davis • Lodging & Hospitality Association of Volusia County Mr. Tim Davis • SVN Alliance | Commercial Real Estate Advisors Tad Durrance • Halifax Paving, Inc. Mr. Randy Dye • Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Fiat Steve Farmer • Brown & Brown, Inc. Ms. Kelly Ferguson • Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Alan Florez • Halifax Insurance Partners Mr. Harold Goodemote • Coleman Goodemote Construction Co. Hubert Grimes • Bethune-Cookman University John Guthrie • Halifax Health Todd Huffstickler • Vann Data Services, Inc. Nellie Kargar • ICI Homes Ms. Nancy Keefer • Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Ms. Kelly Parsons Kwiatek • Cobb Cole William Landreth • BB&T Mr. Bart Leek • DBL Surety LLC Mr. Skip Lilly • Vision H.R., Inc. Mr. Bob Lloyd • Brown & Brown, Inc. Dr. Tom LoBasso • Daytona State College Ms. Ann Luke • SunTrust Bank, East Central Florida Kim Lundstrom • SunTrust Bank, East Central Florida Mr. Leonard Marinaccio, III • Bomar Construction, Inc. Mr. Philip Maroney • Root Company Mr. Chris Mavronas • Steve’s Famous Diner Mr. Mike Mitchener • Sam’s Club Mr. Frank Molnar • M Group Mr. Keith Norden • Team Volusia Mr. Ed Noseworthy • Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Bill Offill • Daytona Beach News-Journal Patrick Opalewski • Root Company Cynthia W. Politis • Bank of America Mr. Bob Rand • Coldwell Banker Commercial Benchmark Julie Rand • Florida Hospital Teresa Rand • Volusia Flagler Family YMCA Bud Ritchey • Jon Hall Chevrolet Mr. Vinod (Vinny) Sagrani • CenterState Bank Dave Schandel • Florida Health Care Plans Mike Sibley • James Moore & Co. Mr. Michael Sznapstajler • Cobb Cole Mr. Bobby Thigpen • Ritchey Automotive Group Jim Tobin • Realty Pros Mr. Tony Tucci • Florida Power & Light John Ufheil • Daytona Beverages Larry Volenec • Florida Power & Light Jim Weite • TD Bank Chip Wile • Daytona International Speedway Mr. Bob Williams • Halifax Health FROM THE CHAIR & PRESIDENT W hat an exciting time for our Chamber. In 2019, we are celebrating our 100 th Anniversary. Much the Chamber’s celebration will be focused on our region’s culture and growth, successful business stories and, certainly, the role the Chamber has played in shaping our community. It’s very fitting that this issue of EVOLVE represents the importance of our arts and cultural amenities in showcasing our history in music, arts and education. It’s no secret we are known for our beautiful beaches, scenic waterways, motorsports and recreational activities. However, what adds to the breadth of our offerings and contributes to our positive quality of life is our access to incredible museums, performing arts and cultural diversity. As you will read in this issue, there is a direct tie between economic development and cultural amenities. Often these special cultural gems play a key role in the final decision for a company and their employees in selecting our area. We hope this issue inspires you to visit and support our arts community. Bring your friends and family to one of our museums or take them to a performance at one of our many historical venues. We are truly fortunate to have these incredible assets right here in our own backyard. As we celebrate our 100 th anniversary this year, we have added a special historical section to our website at Daytonachamber.com. Content in this section will grow over the year with the help of our community in providing photos and stories that have built our region’s culture, will become a resource and reminder of our past, and will help guide our decisions as we evolve over the next 100 years. RANDY DYE Chairman Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Fiat NANCY P. KEEFER CCE President & CEO Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce STAY CONNECTED Facebook.com/ daytona.chamber @DaytonaChamber YouTube.com/ DaytonaChamber Linkedin.com/company/ daytona-regional-chamber- of-commerce 126 East Orange Ave. | Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | 386-255-0981 | Daytonachamber.com FEBRUARY 2019 | 9 |

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